Norma Melba

(Puga) Castillo

Norma Melba Castillo, 59, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, January 19, 2025.

She was born on July 15, 1965, to loving parents Roberto Puga Sr. and Olga G. Puga in Harlingen, TX.

Norma is preceded in death by her parents.

A woman of deep faith, Norma was raised in a Catholic home where she developed an endearing relationship with her parents, who instilled the love of Jesus Christ in her heart from an early age. She often attended Queen of Peace Catholic Church with her mother, who was a devout Catholic.

Norma dedicated her life to education, currently serving as an educator at Sam Houston Elementary in La Feria, TX, for the past 15 years. Her passion for education began at Sam Houston Elementary School in Harlingen, TX, where she worked as a paraprofessional for sixteen years before earning her certification as a teacher. Throughout her tenure in education, she found joy in working with her students and served as a positive role model, making a lasting impact on the many children she mentored. She was a loving teacher, friend, sister, daughter, aunt, and grandma. But above all, she was a fierce mom who loved her children unconditionally. Norma was always there to support them and was the driving force behind their success.

She is survived by her children, Enrique Castillo III, Faith Nicole Castillo, and Daniel Joseph Castillo (DJ), as well as her granddaughter, Isabelle Cruz, and her beloved furbaby, Jaxcito, whom she adored. Norma is also survived by her siblings, Roberto Puga Jr., Maria Lupita Puga, and Nora Lamas, along with numerous nephews and nieces.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with a prayer service of the Holy Rosary beginning at 7:00 PM. Following the Rosary, family members will share and reflect on fond memories of Norma. The family kindly asks that this service remain open to family only, honoring her wishes.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Norma M. Castillo has entrusted her funeral arrangements to Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, located at 1002 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550. For inquiries, you may contact us at (956) 364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com